Installing a window in a brick wall

[roccles]

Hi All, The side of my garage is a plain single skin brick wall, I was thinking of adding a window so I could get a bit of light and air in while working without having to have the double garage door open all the time (no other entrance to garage). Was thinking some similar to below. Who would be the best person to call to do this? double glazing company, builder? and could anyone guesstimate now much something like this might cost?

 

[roccles]

A roofer would put in a sun tunnel in which would be cheaper easier and cleaner, maybe two?

Also consider what security implications would putting a window in would have and a sun tunnel wouldn't.

Last thing you want to do is have loads of easy to steal and sell valuables on show for someone to relieve you of when you are not home. Outside of electronics and Jewry, garages may hold some of the most attractive stuff to thieves.

I also wouldn't discount how good artificial light is these days, what lighting to you have in there already?

Sun tunnel is great idea not something I had considered off to have a look online now. Cheers guys

 

[roccles]

I have a window in my garage similar to the one you've posted but wider and it provides next to no useful light that you can work with. I have just 2 of the led battens from screwfix for a double garage and they give plenty of light for working on my bikes. I was going to put more in but haven't bothered as there is so much light with just these two.

Although the requirement for air doesn't get solved by lighting it properly.

Interesting thank you, maybe I should investigate some better roof lighting before knocking holes in walls. I currently have the old style fluorescent tubes which I do know get dimmer over time and to be fair haven't been replaced in a long time.